By
Team Writer
/ March 16, 2017
There are many low tech solutions for cost control. Big Data and the Internet of Things are two of the buzz words in the trucking industry today. The terms show how important technology is to our operations and also our industry. Data has become very important to our management toolboxes.
Key Takeaways:
- Old tools such as OBD-II and new tools such as telematics, ELDs, TPMS, and many others, all seem to scream how important data has become in our management toolboxes.
- The reality is, big dollars are lost and unit availability is consistently compromised when our focus is diverted from those low-tech, time-honored shop floor techniques.
- Tire carcasses disclose alignment practices, tire replacement history, adherence to DOT standards, recap quality (if recaps are used), tire age, etc.
“The reality is, big dollars are lost and unit availability is consistently compromised when our focus is diverted from those low-tech, time-honored shop floor techniques”